I guess I'm a bot ><. Does this really matter?

[PurplePoot]

It appears that I'm a bot, according to the site anyways. It doesn't seem to want to change it. (When I update my profile with it checked as No) Does this actually do anything?

Just noticed it today.

 

[Wolverabid]

Yes, it matters. Those users whose accounts existed before Ralle implemented the Anti-Bot system on February 12, were all classified as bots.

Sorry: NO BOTS ALOWED.

 

[Shadow_Fox]

Wow botting has gotten pretty advanced, your one dayum smart bot...

 

[Dr Super Good]

So smart he is not even a bot anymore.

I also am known as a bot but this DOES NOT MATTER since it is only a 1 time use field (never has to be used again after creating an account).

 

[Wolverabid]

As the Doctor said, the "Are You A Bot" field itself affects users only when registering: it prevents automated scripts from creating accounts and infesting the site with spam.

After the Chieftain implemented the system in February, I was easily able to change my own setting using my User CP (in IE). The recent upgrade to vBulletin Version 3.6.7 may have caused some bugs.

For the time being, users that cannot change their own settings should send me a PM: I will then force-feed "No" into their profile.

I'll also move this thread into the Bug Report forum and make Ralle aware of its existence.

~ Thread moved.

[edit]

Ralle made a quick modification: all users' profiles have been edited to change their status to non-bot.

 

[HappyTauren]

even bot ones?